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Tulsa, Oklahoma: The Golden Driller Marathon, Black Wall Street, and a Boston Marathon Story Two Years in the Making

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Tulsa, Oklahoma: The Golden Driller Marathon, Black Wall Street, and a Boston Marathon Story Two Years in the Making Episode 17 of Marrying Your Passions: The DINK Travel and Adventure Podcast On April 17, 2021, Nathan crossed the finish line of the Golden Driller Marathon in Tulsa, Oklahoma and finally believed he could qualify for the Boston Marathon. Two years later, on April 17, 2023, exactly to the day, he crossed the finish line on Boylston Street at the Boston Marathon . Relaxing in the hotel the day before The Golden Driller marathon ! This is the story of that first race, and the city that made it possible. Why Tulsa and Why the Golden Driller Marathon It was April 2021. COVID had shut down in-person racing since October 2019, and Nathan was itching to get back to a real starting line. To stay sharp during the shutdown he had completed the Hartford Marathon 's   Grit and Gutsy 4 Challenge, running a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon over four days, all virtual. It...

Power the Hype in Newport News: One City Marathon Weekend & Beyond

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  Power the Hype in Newport News: One City Marathon Weekend & Beyond Episode 15 of Marrying Your Passions: The DINK Travel and Adventure Podcast Nathan crossing the finish line at the Newport News One City Marathon in 2015 Episode Overview We're back to our marathon roots! After our epic 2024 road trip series and Virgin Voyages deep-dive, Episode 15 returns to what started it all: combining marathon running with exploring new destinations. Nathan ran the inaugural One City Marathon in Newport News, Virginia back in 2015 his state #17 in the quest to run all 50 states as part of the 50 States Marathon Club . Now, 11 years later, we're sharing that experience PLUS exclusive insider info from the City of Newport News about this year's "Power the Hype" 2026 celebration. Whether you're a runner training for Boston, a spectator supporting someone racing, a DINK/SINK traveler looking for a Virginia getaway, or just someone who loves maritime history and m...